Star Wars: Darth Vader (Vol. 4 – End of Games)

Darth Vader has been secretly pursuing his own agenda, but now it is time for the End of Games. As Inspector Thanoth returns with some startling information, it seems that Vader may have passed his master’s tests. But even after finding favor in the eyes of the Emperor, the Dark Lord’s schemes may yet prove his undoing. While killer droids Triple-Zero and Beetee wreak havoc in their own homicidal adventure, the Empire’s dreadnought The Executor moves closer to launch. But Vader faces tumultuous battles with the cybernetic Cylo – and himself! Lost in visions of the Force, is he now more machine than man? Or can he fight his way back from the brink to see his missions and machinations finally come to fruition? The imperial march of the dark side reaches a crescendo!

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Star Wars: Darth Vader (Vol. 3 – The Shu-Torun War)

The Dark Lord of the Sith’s unstoppable march continues! The natives of Shu-Torun are revolting, and there’s no way the Empire will stand for that. When Darth Vader is tasked with leading a military assault against the planet, could it be that his rise to glory has begun? But who will follow Vader into war? Would you? Then again, it’s better to fight alongside Vader than against him. That’s a lesson that the ore barons are about to learn.

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In Star Wars – Annual 1, Galactic espionage hits the Empire-hard! Haarkon Dak has been undercover in the Imperial bureaucracy for years…

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In Star Wars: Darth Vader – Annual 1, The planet Shu-Torin has gone against the will of the Empire. It’s time for Vader to bring them in line.

A great, evil jumping-on point for fans of the Dark Lord!

In Star Wars: C-3P0, Follow everyone’s favorite protocol droid as he Journeys to Star Wars: The Force Awakens, in this special one-shot leading up to his appearance in the film! Just how did Threepio get a red arm, anyway?

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Star Wars: Darth Vader (Vol. 2 – Shadows and Secrets)

The tale of Darth Vader’s transformation continues! Bounty Hunters are on the attack, and Vader has been given a new mission for the Empire. Unfortunately, it’s completely at odds with his own personal mission. What’s a Dark Lord to do? Darth Vader and Aphra continue their alliance – but how long will it last? And who is Tagge’s mysterious new agent? One fact is certain: When Aphra’s private investigation on behalf of Vader comes crashing headlong into Vader’s investigation on behalf of the Empire, the results will be deadly! Collecting DARTH VADER #7-12. Rated T

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Star Wars: Darth Vader (Vol. 1 – Vader)

The original Dark Lord of the Sith stars in his first ongoing series! Ever since Darth Vader’s first on-screen appearance, he has become one of pop-culture’s most popular villains. Now, follow Vader straight from the ending of A NEW HOPE (and the pages of the new STAR WARS comic book) into his own solo adventures – showing the Empire’s war with the Rebel Alliance from the other side! But when a Dark Lord needs help, who can he turn to? As Vader pursues a very personal vengeance against the Rebels and investigates the Emperor’s secret machinations, he clashes with weapons scavenger Aphra and deadly Battle Droids, and returns to Geonosis to build an army. But some very powerful people don’t want him to learn the truths he seeks! Guest-starring Jabba the Hutt, Boba Fett and more! Collecting DARTH VADER #1-6. Rated T

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In this episode we also discuss some feedback we received regarding episode 2.

We then finish up the episode by discussing our top five favorite characters from the new canon of Star Wars.